In many African communities, albinism is viewed as a curse especially when the child is born to parents who do not have physical symptoms of the condition. It is, however, an inherited genetic ...

(Reuters) - A new killing in Burundi and a wave of killings in Tanzania have terrified albinos who are being targeted apparently for their body parts, which are sold to witchdoctors. -- People with ...

These myths are deeply rooted in cultural and traditional beliefs across various societies, perpetuating stigma and discrimination. Despite scientific understanding of the condition, people living ...

NEW YORK, June 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Tuesday marks International Albinism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations to bring global attention to understanding albinism and fighting ...

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